Saraswati Chalisa
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Janak Janani Padmaraj, Nij Mastak Par Dhari.
Bandau Maatu Saraswati, Buddhi Bal De Daataari.
Poorn Jagat Mein Vyaapt Tav, Mahima Amit Anantu.
Durjanon Ke Paap Ko, Maatu Tu Hi Ab Hantu.
Saraswati Chalisa Chaupai
Jai Shri Sakal Buddhi Balraasi.
Jai Sarvagya Amar Avinaasi.
Jai Jai Jai Veenaakar Dhaari. Karti Sada Suhans Savaari.
Roop Chaturbhujdhaari Mata. Sakal Vishwa Andar Vikhyaata.
Jag Mein Paap Buddhi Jab Hoti. Jabhi Dharm Ki Pheeki Jyoti.
Tabhi Maatu Le Nij Avataara. Paap Heen Karti Mahi Taara.
Vaalmeekiji The Hatyaara. Tav Prasaad Jaanai Sansaara.
Raamaayana Jo Rache Banaai. Aadi Kavi Ki Padvi Paai.
Kalidaas Jo Bhaye Vikhyaata. Teri Kripa Drishti Se Maata.
Tulsi Soor Aadi Viddhaana. Bhaye Aur Jo Gyaani Naana.
Tinhhin Na Aur Raheu Avalamba. Keval Kripa Aapki Amba.
Karahu Kripa Soi Matu Bhavaani. Dukhit Deen Nij Daasahi Jaani.
Putra Karai Aparaadh Bahuta. Tehi Na Dharai Chitt Sundar Maata.
Raakhu Laaj Janani Ab Meri. Vinay Karoon Bahu Bhaanti Ghaneri.
Main Anaath Teri Avalamba. Kripa Karau Jai Jai Jagdamba.
Madhu Kaitabh Jo Ati Balvaana. Baahuyuddh Vishnoo Te Thaana.
Samar Hajaar Paanch Mein Ghora. Phir Bhi Mukh Unse Nahin Mora.
Maatu Sahaay Bhai Tehi Kaala. Buddhi Vipareet Kari Khalahaala.
Tehi Te Mrityu Bhai Khal Keri. Purvahu Maatu Manorath Meri.
Chand Mund Jo The Vikhyaata. Chhan Mahun Sanhaareu Tehi Maata.
Raktbeej Se Samrath Paapi. Sur-Muni Hriday Dhara Sab Kaanpi.
Kaateu Sir Jim Kadli Khamba. Baar Baar Binavau Jagdamba.
Jag Prasiddh Jo Shumbh Nishumbha. Chhin Mein Badhe Taahi Tu Amba.
Bharat-Maatu Budhi Phereu Jaai. Ramchandra Banvaas Karaai.
Ehi Vidhi Raavan Vadh Tum Keenha. Sur Nar Muni Sab Kahun Sukh Deenha.
Ko Samrath Tav Yash Gun Gaana. Nigam Anaadi Anant Bakhaana.
Vishnu Rudra Aj Sakahin Na Maari. Jinki Ho Tum Rakshaakaari.
Rakt Dantika Aur Shataakshi. Naam Apaar Hai Daanav Bhakshi.
Durgam Kaaj Dhara Par Keenha. Durga Naam Sakal Jag Leenha.
Durg Aadi Harni Tu Maata. Kripa Karahu Jab Jab Sukhdata.
Nrip Kopit Jo Maaran Chaahai. Kaanan Mein Ghere Mrig Naahai.
Saagar Madhya Pot Ke Bhange. Ati Toofaan Nahin Koou Sange.
Bhoot Pret Baadha Ya Dukh Mein. Ho Daridra Athva Sankat Mein.
Naam Jape Mangal Sab Hoi. Sanshay Ismein Karai Na Koi.
Putraheen Jo Aatur Bhai. Sabai Chhaandi Poojein Ehi Maai.
Karai Paath Nit Yah Chaleesa. Hoy Putra Sundar Gun Eesa.
Dhoopaadik Naivedya Chadhaavai. Sankat Rahit Avashya Ho Jaavai.
Bhakti Maatu Ki Karai Hamesha. Nikat Na Aavai Taahi Kalesha.
Bandi Paath Karein Shat Baara. Bandi Paash Door Ho Saara.
Mohi Jaan Agyaani Bhavaani. Keejai Kripa Daas Nij Jaani.
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Maata Sooraj Kaanti Tav, Andhkaar Mam Roop. Dooban Te Raksha Karahu, Paroon Na Main Bhav-Koop.
Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehum Mohi, Sunahu Saraswati Maatu. Mujh Agyaani Adham Ko, Aashray Tu Hi De Daatu.Verse-by-Verse Meaning
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Janak Janani Padmaraj, Nij Mastak Par Dhari. Bandau Maatu Saraswati, Buddhi Bal De Daataari.
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Placing the lotus-dust of my father's and mother's feet upon my own head, I bow to Mother Saraswati, the giver of intellect and strength.
Poorn Jagat Mein Vyaapt Tav, Mahima Amit Anantu. Durjanon Ke Paap Ko, Maatu Tu Hi Ab Hantu.
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O Mother, your glory pervades the entire universe, boundless and infinite. May you alone now destroy the sins of the wicked.
Jai Shri Sakal Buddhi Balraasi. Jai Sarvagya Amar Avinaasi.
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Victory to you, treasury of all wisdom and strength! Victory to you, the all-knowing, immortal, imperishable Mother!
Jai Jai Jai Veenaakar Dhaari. Karti Sada Suhans Savaari. Roop Chaturbhujdhaari Mata. Sakal Vishwa Andar Vikhyaata.
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Victory, victory, victory to you who holds the veena in your hand! You forever ride upon the beautiful swan. O Mother of the four-armed form, you are renowned throughout the whole universe.
Jag Mein Paap Buddhi Jab Hoti. Jabhi Dharm Ki Pheeki Jyoti. Tabhi Maatu Le Nij Avataara. Paap Heen Karti Mahi Taara.
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Whenever sinful thinking arises in the world and the light of dharma grows dim, then Mother, you take your own incarnation and, freeing the earth from sin, deliver it.
Vaalmeekiji The Hatyaara. Tav Prasaad Jaanai Sansaara. Raamaayana Jo Rache Banaai. Aadi Kavi Ki Padvi Paai.
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Sage Valmiki was once a bandit (Ratnakar) — the whole world knows this by your grace. He who composed the Ramayana attained, by your grace, the title of Aadi Kavi, the First Poet.
Kalidaas Jo Bhaye Vikhyaata. Teri Kripa Drishti Se Maata. Tulsi Soor Aadi Viddhaana. Bhaye Aur Jo Gyaani Naana.
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Kalidasa became a renowned poet only through your gracious glance, O Mother. Tulsidas, Surdas, and other learned ones, and however many wise sages there were, became so through your grace alone.
Tinhhin Na Aur Raheu Avalamba. Keval Kripa Aapki Amba. Karahu Kripa Soi Matu Bhavaani. Dukhit Deen Nij Daasahi Jaani.
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They had no other refuge but your grace alone, O Mother. O Mother Bhavani, show that same grace, considering this sorrowful, humble one your own servant.
Putra Karai Aparaadh Bahuta. Tehi Na Dharai Chitt Sundar Maata. Raakhu Laaj Janani Ab Meri. Vinay Karoon Bahu Bhaanti Ghaneri.
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However many faults a son commits, a good mother does not hold them against him. O Mother, preserve my honor now; I entreat you again and again, in many ways.
Main Anaath Teri Avalamba. Kripa Karau Jai Jai Jagdamba. Madhu Kaitabh Jo Ati Balvaana. Baahuyuddh Vishnoo Te Thaana.
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I am orphaned, resting on your support alone; show grace, victory, victory to you, Jagadamba! The mighty demons Madhu and Kaitabha once waged hand-to-hand battle against Lord Vishnu.
Samar Hajaar Paanch Mein Ghora. Phir Bhi Mukh Unse Nahin Mora. Maatu Sahaay Bhai Tehi Kaala. Buddhi Vipareet Kari Khalahaala.
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In that terrible battle lasting five thousand years, Vishnu still did not turn his face from them. At that time, Mother, you came to his aid and confounded the wicked ones' intellect.
Tehi Te Mrityu Bhai Khal Keri. Purvahu Maatu Manorath Meri. Chand Mund Jo The Vikhyaata. Chhan Mahun Sanhaareu Tehi Maata.
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Because of that, those wicked ones met their death — O Mother, fulfill my heart's desire too. The renowned demons Chanda and Munda were also destroyed by you, Mother, in a mere instant.
Raktbeej Se Samrath Paapi. Sur-Muni Hriday Dhara Sab Kaanpi. Kaateu Sir Jim Kadli Khamba. Baar Baar Binavau Jagdamba.
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Before the mighty sinner Raktabija, the hearts of gods, sages, and the very earth all trembled. You severed his heads just as one fells banana-tree trunks. Again and again I entreat you, O Jagadamba.
Jag Prasiddh Jo Shumbh Nishumbha. Chhin Mein Badhe Taahi Tu Amba. Bharat-Maatu Budhi Phereu Jaai. Ramchandra Banvaas Karaai.
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The world-famous demons Shumbha and Nishumbha were also slain by you, Mother, in an instant. You also went and turned the mind of Bharata's mother (Kaikeyi), which led to Ramachandra's exile to the forest.
Ehi Vidhi Raavan Vadh Tum Keenha. Sur Nar Muni Sab Kahun Sukh Deenha. Ko Samrath Tav Yash Gun Gaana. Nigam Anaadi Anant Bakhaana.
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In this way you brought about Ravana's slaying, giving happiness to gods, men, and sages alike. Who is capable of singing your glory and virtues? Even the beginningless, endless Vedas can only describe them.
Vishnu Rudra Aj Sakahin Na Maari. Jinki Ho Tum Rakshaakaari. Rakt Dantika Aur Shataakshi. Naam Apaar Hai Daanav Bhakshi.
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Not even Vishnu, Rudra (Shiva), or Brahma (the unborn) can slay the one whose protector you are. Raktadantika and Shatakshi are among your countless names — O devourer of demons.
Durgam Kaaj Dhara Par Keenha. Durga Naam Sakal Jag Leenha. Durg Aadi Harni Tu Maata. Kripa Karahu Jab Jab Sukhdata.
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You accomplished the most arduous tasks (durgam) upon this earth, and so the whole world took up the name "Durga" for you. O Mother, remover of hardships, keep granting your grace again and again, O giver of happiness.
Nrip Kopit Jo Maaran Chaahai. Kaanan Mein Ghere Mrig Naahai. Saagar Madhya Pot Ke Bhange. Ati Toofaan Nahin Koou Sange.
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If an angry king wishes to kill someone, or one is surrounded by wild animals in the forest, or a ship is wrecked mid-ocean in a fierce storm with no one to help —
Bhoot Pret Baadha Ya Dukh Mein. Ho Daridra Athva Sankat Mein. Naam Jape Mangal Sab Hoi. Sanshay Ismein Karai Na Koi.
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in the affliction of ghosts and spirits, in sorrow, in poverty, or in crisis — chanting your name makes everything auspicious; let no one doubt this.
Putraheen Jo Aatur Bhai. Sabai Chhaandi Poojein Ehi Maai. Karai Paath Nit Yah Chaleesa. Hoy Putra Sundar Gun Eesa.
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Whoever is childless and anguished should leave everything else and worship this Mother alone. One who recites this Chalisa daily is blessed with a fine, virtuous son.
Dhoopaadik Naivedya Chadhaavai. Sankat Rahit Avashya Ho Jaavai. Bhakti Maatu Ki Karai Hamesha. Nikat Na Aavai Taahi Kalesha.
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Whoever offers incense and other offerings to her certainly becomes free of trouble. Whoever always performs devotion to the Mother is never approached by sorrow.
Bandi Paath Karein Shat Baara. Bandi Paash Door Ho Saara. Mohi Jaan Agyaani Bhavaani. Keejai Kripa Daas Nij Jaani.
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If a prisoner recites this a hundred times, all the bonds of imprisonment are removed. O Bhavani, knowing me to be ignorant, show your grace, considering me your own servant.
Maata Sooraj Kaanti Tav, Andhkaar Mam Roop. Dooban Te Raksha Karahu, Paroon Na Main Bhav-Koop.
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O Mother, your radiance is like the sun, while my own form is darkness (ignorance). Protect me from drowning; let me not fall into the well of worldly existence.
Bal Buddhi Vidya Dehum Mohi, Sunahu Saraswati Maatu. Mujh Agyaani Adham Ko, Aashray Tu Hi De Daatu.
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Hear me, Mother Saraswati, and grant me strength, intellect, and learning. O bestower, give shelter to this ignorant, lowly one — you alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should the Saraswati Chalisa be recited?
The Saraswati Chalisa is traditionally recited during the morning or evening worship of Goddess Saraswati, and especially on the deity's sacred days. Reciting it daily — or for forty days — is a common devotional practice.
How many verses are there in a Chalisa?
A chalisa is a devotional hymn of forty (chālīs) chaupai verses, usually framed by opening and closing doha couplets, composed here in praise of Goddess Saraswati.
What are the benefits of reciting the Saraswati Chalisa?
Reciting the Saraswati Chalisa with faith is traditionally believed to invoke the grace of Goddess Saraswati, steady the mind, and bring courage and inner peace. It is offered as an act of bhakti (devotion), not as a guarantee of any specific material result.